University of Texas at Arlington
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

The University of Texas at Arlington embraces diversity among its students, staff, faculty and administration. Diversity is essential in the achievement of the University’s academic mission. Diversity means sustaining an intellectual, ethical, cultural and sociological environment that embraces and fosters academic freedom without prejudice, intimidation, intolerance, or discrimination. UT Arlington promotes an environment that accepts and appreciates every individual’s uniqueness and characteristics regardless of race, gender, gender identity, language, age, ethnicity, physical abilities, sexual orientation, spirituality, socioeconomic status, or national origin. The University recognizes the value of diversity in preparing students for employment upon graduation. Students are encouraged to be receptive to unique and differing points of view. Thereby, the University recognizes the value of diversity in its curriculum. There is commitment to attracting and retaining a critical mass of diverse faculty and staff. This provides an environment that ensures unique work and educational experiences that occurs with interactions of people with diverse backgrounds, different perspectives, life experiences, beliefs and ideology. The University leadership acknowledges the importance of diversity on an academic campus and therefore supports the following: * an annual lecture series on diversity * identification and support of minority student, faculty and staff organizations * recommends a course that emphasizes the value/importance of diversity for every student

Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (formerly Status of Women and Minorities Committee) Members, 2010-2011 Enid Arvidson Myrtle Bell Robert Bing Phil Cohen (w/out vote) Eunice Currie Dannielle Davis Marvin Dulaney Eddie Freeman (w/out vote) Susan Gonzalez Baker Desiree Henderson (w/o vote) Jean Hood Penelope Ingram Aimee Israel-Pelletier Douglas Klahr Ramon Lopez Leticia Martinez Elizabeth Morrow Antoinette Nelson Melanie Sattler Amy Schultz (w/out vote) Lisa Thompson Linda Wilson Members, 2009-2010 Enid Arvidson Myrtle Bell Robert Bing Eunice Currie Dannielle Davis Marvin Dulaney Eddie Freeman Susan Gonzalez Baker Jean Hood Penelope Ingram Aimee Israel-Pelletier Catheleen Jordan Douglas Klahr Ramon Lopez Leticia Martinez Cedric May Antoinette Nelson Melanie Sattler Amy Schultz Emily Spence-Almaguer Lisa Thompson Linda Wilson Members, 2008-2009 Phyllis Adams Enid Arvidson Myrtle Bell Robert Bing Eunice Currie Dannielle Davis Jean Hood Penelope Ingram Aimee Israel-Pelletier Catheleen Jordan Douglas Klahr Ramon Lopez Leticia Martinez Elizabeth Morrow Antoinette Nelson Melanie Sattler Amy Schultz Emily Spence-Almaguer Lisa Thompson Linda Wilson Members, 2007-08 Phyllis Adams Enid Arvidson Myrtle Bell Robert Bing Dannielle Davis Jean Hood Penelope Ingram Aimee Israel-Pelletier Doug Klahr Catheleen Jordan Ramon Lopez Leticia Martinez Elizabeth Morrow Antoinette Nelson Maria Scannapieco Melanie Sattler Amy Schultz Lisa Thompson Diane Walker Linda Wilson Members, 2006-07 Phyllis Adams Carrie Ausbrooks Edith Barrett Myrtle Bell Robert Bing Rebecca Boles Minerva Cordero-Epperson Dana Dunn Susan Hekman Benito Huerta Catheleen Jordan Julie Murphy Antoinette Nelson Maria Scannapieco Georgia Seminet Johanna Smith Melanie Sattler Lisa Thompson Diane Walker Linda Wilson

The mission of Multicultural Affairs is to promote an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our aim is to cultivate a campus community that respects and values our commonalities and differences. To fulfill our mission, we are committed to these core values: * Appreciation of Diversity (Cultural Programming) – Provide opportunities to celebrate and embrace the rich cultural diversity at UT-Arlington. * Social Justice (Education) – Increase understanding of cultures and systems that impact society and challenge students to be agents of positive social change within the community. * Leadership (Multicultural Leadership Development) – Empower students to serve as advocates in the community and foster respect and collaboration amongst individuals and groups * Academic Excellence (Retention) – Motivate students to excel in their scholarly pursuits and to achieve goals for their personal success. * Educational Access (Recruitment) – Promote a culturally diverse student body through recruitment initiatives.

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